I actually liked this past episode since it utilized alot of the other members of the Glee club, namely finally giving Santana a solo, and also finally redeeming Rachel in my eyes,somehow.
Her little talk with Kurt was really cute and touching, but she still kept her self-absorbedness, which I like since it's still part of her character (just in moderation Ryan Murphy,plz).
THIS episode moved the plot forward,finally.